1978 Cessna 172N SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Phoenix, Arizona
This 1978 Cessna 172N Skyhawk, registration N738YW, is a distinctly modified example of the venerable airframe, currently based at Deer Valley Municipal Airport (KDVT) in Phoenix, Arizona. The aircraft has accumulated 6,275 hours total time and is powered by a Lycoming O-360-A4A engine producing 180 horsepower, an upgrade over the original powerplant. That engine has 1,250 hours since major overhaul against a 2,000-hour TBO, and the McCauley two-blade propeller has 240 hours since prop overhaul. The listing notes the engine was upgraded by Air Plains, and the aircraft benefits from a gross weight increase to 2,550 pounds. With 40 gallons...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Training, Recreational
- Useful Load
- 954 lbs
- Seats (Stock)
- 4
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 6,275 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 1,250 hrs (SMOH)
- Prop 1 Time
- 240 hrs (SPOH)
- Logbook Status
- Logbooks start in 1994
- Inspection Status
- Annual Due Nov 2026, ELT Due Nov 2026
Avionics
Audio
Garmin GMA 350 - GMA Digital Audio Panel
Comms
Garmin GNC 255 - GNC NAV/COM Radio, GTR COM Radio
ADS-B In
Garmin GTX 345 - GTX ADS-B In/Out Transponder
ADSB
Garmin GTX 345 - GTX ADS-B In/Out Transponder
Additional Equipment
Gross Weight Increase
Gross Weight Increase (2550lb)
BRS Ballistic Parachute System
BRS Shoulder Harnesses
Factory Rudder Trim
Tinted Sun Visors
Battery
Concord - Battery
ELT
Artex 406 - ELT
Ballistic Parachute System
BRS - BRS Ballistic Parachute System
Shoulder Harnesses
BRS - BRS Shoulder Harnesses
Rudder Trim
Factory Rudder Trim
Sun Visors
Tinted Sun Visors
Chronometer
Davtron - Chronometer
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Notes
- Black Leather Seating with Fabric Inserts and Grey Carpet. Original Side Panels.
- Exterior Notes
- Overall Oxford White with Grey and Black Accent Striping.
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Make
- Lycoming
- Engine Model
- O-360-A4A
- Engine Power
- 180 HP
- Propeller Model
- McCauley 2-Blade Propeller
Asking Price
$169,000
Aircraft Location
Phoenix, Arizona
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Oct 23, 2026: $169,000 - aso
Oct 10, 2026: $169,000(-$10,000) - controller
May 7, 2026: $179,000 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$169,000
Aircraft Location
Phoenix, Arizona
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Oct 23, 2026: $169,000 - aso
Oct 10, 2026: $169,000(-$10,000) - controller
May 7, 2026: $179,000 - trade-a-plane
+1 more price changes
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Asking Price
$169,000